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Tractor Hoarders - John Deere Model A Barn Find! & First Start in over 6 Years!
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- čas přidán 12. 08. 2024
- Tractor Hoarders S1E2: I bought this 1950 John Deere A freshly pulled out of the barn after sitting for a minimum of 6 years. I load it on the trailer, take it home, and try starting it for the first time!
I’ve got a 37 unstyled B that my grandfather bought in 1960. I still use it every year to mow and disk. Great old tractors.
That’s fantastic. That’s one to always keep. These are great old tractors that were built to last.
I’ve got a 47 John Deere myself, it fired up after sitting 15 years before I purchased it!! I’m in the process of convert it from 6 to 12 volt , going through the mag and a few other things then putting that popper back to work doing some small jobs on the ranch, can’t wait ! It’s of the some vintage that I learned how to plow with as a kid some60 years ago !
I love that! That’s great and it’s always a huge enjoyment to get one running that’s been sitting so long! Great work on keeping another one of these old machines alive!
Awesome. It's always a great feeling to bring something back to life. You lucked out with only a battery, plugs, and starting fluid.
I lucked out for sure!!
Sounds really good looks like you got good oil pressure and charging good too lucked out with that generator also.
We happy for You !!!
Thank you! It was exciting to get this one running again!
I run champion in my 1937 A to me best plugs never had a problem
In the Champion line, I believe there is the D16, D21, D23. Maybe I missed one. Some people have good luck with them. I also have a 1948 B and it would continually foul Champion D21s, but the Autolite 386 would work fine. Always thought it was odd how they could differ like that, and I wish I knew the difference. After that, I have been putting Autolite 386, 3116, or 388 in most of my old tractors.
I love the A. Spent thousands of hours with a #5 mower ..
I’ve never used a #5, but I’m sure it was a good combo!
These days I find replacement points to be subpar in quality and I have converted all my gas tractors with a distributor over to electronic ignition. A decision I have not regretted. Also there is a fuel filter available for the sediment bowl. Wix 33039.
Thanks Dan! Great tips, I appreciate it!
Absolutely! I converted my 42 H to election ignition. World of difference.
Just purchased a 1950 A and plan to do the same with it .
That's a good find. Looks straight and has good paint yet
Such a Sweet and Memorable Sound !!👍👍🇺🇸
We think alike! I love that sound too. I've got more videos on this tractor (and several others) that you may enjoy.
I’m so envious!!!! Now I gotta get on “ Tractor house”. My B needs a big brother.
I had only my B for a long time. I had always wanted an A, just to have the big brother. When I found this one close by I jumped on it. I use Tractor House and Machine Finder too, but for most of my antique tractor purchases, I tend to find them on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. Keep an eye out, they pop up every now and again.
Guess what?!! I'll be acquiring my 1951 Model A in a few weeks. I already like my 1951 Model B. Both are parade ready.
Great video
love these tractors that was my dad‘s first tractor
was an A
I’m currently running 60 and a 730 diesel John Deere two cylinder
I do Tractor pulls with them I love that old iron
👍
Dave, thanks for sharing! I enjoy these old tractors too. Have you ever operated an A? I'm curious how similar it is with the 60. Those 730 diesel's are amazing machines. I'm sure doing tractor pulls with them is a blast. I go to pulls to watch, but have never participated. I would love to do that.
Just found your channel. Great tips. Love your barn find. Our family ranch has a model A tractor. Actually two. I believe one is a 1949. I don't know about the other and it does not have a starter. I've not had any luck starting it and I believe the fault lies in the magneto - no spark. The one with a starter has been my go to tractor for mowing and hauling. You've taught me a few things I did not know about it. Like the electrical system is 6 volt. The starter recently burned up. We've been using a twelve battery, not good. Now I know to use a 6 volt.
Love the old John Deere’s! It’ll make a nice lawn ornament 😉
They are great old machines.
We had a B on my uncs farm , we moved 10 miles with the front wheels in the back of 55chevy pickem up truck. Blocked the wheels with lumber and closed the tailgate a chain and home to use it pulling stumps n trees . All cut with one n two man handsaws. Axes for felling. I learned on the job. I was about 7 then or younger. Yupp great old tractors . Oh no electric start either..
Good story! I could see towing it like that working out if you're careful and take it easy. Sounds like a much more simple time... I can really appreciate that. These old tractors were build to last.
I missed out on one last year not in good as shape as that one it sold at auction for $500 didn't even run rear tires gone needed alot of work congrats on your find
Awesome is right..nice shape for the year...
Thanks Clem! I’m really happy with it!
My grandpa had a 34 A unstyled had been run 4. Abt 8 yrs all it needed was a new mag an it started 2 spin of wheel hand start
These old tractors are pretty reliable. They are outlasting their original owners and will probably outlast me too. Your grandpas tractor would be a good one to hang onto forever.
Great video keep it up!
Thank you! I really like getting these old tractors running again. Do you have any?
Growing up on the farm we had a A just like it except ours didn’t have electric start.
They’re cool old machines. Was yours primarily used for plowing?
“When it doesn’t wanna start give it a little snort of bill cosby in a can” ahhh what a quote😂🤪
He’s meet zip ties and bias plies
yes sir
It sounded like it was running on 1 cylinder at first. But it sounds good now. Nice find, nice straight tractor.
Thanks Greg! I'm super pleased with this find. The previous owner has mentioned to me that he'd like to buy it back if I ever decide to sell. I think it was an older restoration. It looks really good aside from faded paint.
I have a John Deere A that has been I’m my family for 64 years. I got it running last year and rebuilt the final drive and carb this year.
That one is a keeper for sure. If it’s been in the family that long, you better hang onto it. I really enjoy family tractors like that. Do you get it out and use it at all?
@@TractorHoarders yes I use it a lot I have some videos about it.
That’s awesome give it a tuneup and take it to the tractor shows
Absolutely, that is my plan. The more I run it, the better running it gets. I do have to leave the choke pulled just a tiny bit, but I'll definitely clean the carb soon. It starts really easy too! I've got some more videos coming of this thing. We'll clean the carb and hook it up to a 3 bottom plow to do some work. :)
@@TractorHoarders Sounds good! Let’s see this thing plowing that would be awesome i’m looking at buying a four bottom plow for my John Deere 70
@@spencersand2754 Pulling a 4 bottom with a 70 would make some sweet two cylinder music!! I plan to get a plow behind this A by spring time. I’m hoping to get some more videos made of my antique tractors soon. Snow and snowblower repair has kept me busy lately. Thanks for the ongoing support!
I have a 1951 john deere b I bought for 1000 dollars 2 years ago. It sat for 10 years not running. Now I got it going and use it to haul wood. Also have a ford 8N as well I paid 1250 for
Good machines! We have a similar collection then. I have a Ford 2N.
I don’t care how long one of those JD model A’s sits. In most cases with some TLC they will start and run. Bought one some time ago that sat for 20 plus years. Changed the fluids and spark plugs, cleaned the fuel system and had it up and running in half a day. My was a 1937 with manual flywheel start, that one looks a bit newer.
Hey, that wasn't too bad on yours either then! I agree, these are excellent machines and as long as they weren't left with water in them for the block to crack, they are reasonably easy to get going after sitting for a long time. I like the older unstyled ones like your '37 too. I would enjoy getting one of those in the future at some time.
There is a John Deer A on the ranch where I grew up that I believe is a 48 or 49. It still runs great. However, one time we were pumping water via the PTO with the tractor sitting at a side angle. I suspect it was low on oil because after a while, the PTO seized. Though the tractor runs to this day, the PTO won’t move a millimeter.
Mechanically, I am not sure what could happen other than maybe a broken gear or something. If you try to engage the PTO, does it make the engine stall?
@@TractorHoarders It’s been years since anybody I know of has tried, but as I remember it, engaging the PTO does make the tractor stall.
Good God A Mighty My Man! Somebody just sold you a brand new looking JD A! Bet that ain't no manifold exhaust leak at all. My late JD A Owner *Grandpa* from 1968 would a said, _"Hey Boy, close up them Pesky Petcocks on each side then go to work!"_ . With your purchased *John* *Deere* lookin' that good, I bet the padded seat cushion was sitting over by a Battery Charger in the old man's barn! When are we gonna find out it was *his* *scorned* *Wife* who sold you that fine JD because she was mad at her husband for coming home drunk again from last Saturday Nyte's *Rodeo* ? #nothingrunslikeadeere
Hahaha, I love your comment. I totally lucked out on this one. I got it for a good deal and other than the paint being sun faded, it's in really good shape. It starts like a dream. When I found it, I knew I needed to buy it quick before they changed their mind!! I'll have some more videos of it soon. It now starts really easy and is a great tractor.
My dad had one
They built them right back in the day!!
A1950 with a battery ignition? Nice looking A!
Yes sir! I really lucked out on this one. It does need a new manifold, and maybe some minor clutch work, but aside from that, it seems to be in great mechanical shape.
Great video where you located
Howdy! I'm originally from the midwest, but now near Denver, Colorado.
Must be a 1951 as it has a water pump.
Yes sir, it does have one. I looked up the serial number which made it a 1950 according to that. Was a water pump not introduced until 1951? Maybe someone added it? I guess I’ll have to research some more. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I could be wrong but the water pump didn't show up as factory equipment until serial number 7***** which would be a late 52 model year.
How much
Basically for the cost of new rear tires, which it has 👍
I got a John Deer B tractor 1948 and sickle bar I'll sell you or someone for $1800 I'm in Virginia
I actually have a 1948 B! Too far for me, but good deal for someone out there!
Starting fluid.= engine killer. Leave it in the can, best place for that shit.
You are right
Eventually engines become "addicted" to it. Its so violent in combustion it actually destroys the valve seat so they become leaky.
@@09amusement that makes sense. Thanks for the explanation
Sounds radical, but use a hot air blower /hot hairdryer down the air intake whilst choking and turning the engine over. It works and no violent ignitor fluid to burn the valve components. 👍
Champions are junk. AC C-87
Leno Florer I agree. I’ve used the Champion D21 in my two cylinders and they always foul for me. I’ve never tried AC, but have always had good experience using AutoLite 386, 3116, or 388.
On your walk around, slow down. Makes a better showing.
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